Just got the release from the Warriors, and it’s short and to the point:

“Guard C.J. Watson, who underwent an MRI exam this afternoon, will be sidelined a minimum of 1-3 weeks due to a sprained medial collateral ligament in his right knee. Watson suffered the injury during yesterday’s (Tuesday’s) initial morning practice.”

This is not a good start to a critical year for Watson. As a restricted free agent this summer, Watson passed up an offer from the Warriors worth a reported $5.4 million over three years in favor of signing a one-year deal worth just more than $1 million and hitting the unrestricted free agent market next summer. The injury will put him further behind in fighting for minutes in Golden State’s crowded backcourt.

– Geoff